Part history book, part creativity guide, part business manual--one-hundred percent inspirational! I loved how the author combined art history, discussing many artists ranging from Michelangelo to Frida Kahlo to Jeff Koons (and many more), with her own experiences transitioning from a high-powered lawyer to a thriving art curator and dealer to inform readers of not only the creative process but also how this process is used in businesses that have and will continue to transform the world. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for this e-galley!

I am a person who rarely read nonfiction. But Maria Brito made me enjoy every page of the book since the beginning. Her story about how her grandfather inspired her also inspired me a lot. The way she explained what she wanted to offer is easy to read. It is like I am reading fiction instead.

This book helps to explore, develop and improve creativity levels, and there are many impressive examples of creative ideas that I can learn and apply to my own life.

This book bounds to inspire everyone who reads it.

This book stays very true to what it promises. It gives a very reliable approach to harnessing creativity and explains the inherent nature of it by citing interesting discourses. Would definitely recommend to artists and others in the creative profession!

I love it when a book title not only delivers on its promise - but overdelivers. Brito has written a masterclass on developing and harnessing one's creativity. Rooted in visual art examples, she provides interesting personal stories and historical case studies on the ways creativity has influenced social and cultural change; dispels myths about creativity; and outlines a blueprint for building habits and flexing your own creative muscles to inform any endeavor. Her law background shines through as she makes her case with colorful context for the examples she provides, and her closing argument ties together the creative lessons while laying the groundwork for each of us to play a role in inventing the future. Highly recommended for those seeking insight into how creativity works, how it can influence, and inspiration for expressing more creativity in your own life and work.

I received a digital pre-publication copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It is not easy to define a book as "inspiring", but that is exactly what Maria Brito did with "How Creativity Rules the World"! As a young artist who is finding his creative voice and trying to pursue a career in filmmaking, the examples that Brito brings forth to illustrate how creativity is something you learn, and not something you inherently have, is highly motivational for artists and every other individual. The book works great as a motivational read, but it also delivers a very compelling and straightforward look at art through various ages and countries. Well worth a read, a revelatory book that is bound to inspire those that read it!

This is an excellent read for all creatives. If you're looking to monetize your art, I recommend picking this up.

We are creative creatures even when we think opposite. Creativity is a part of human nature and this book helps to explore, develop and improve creativity levels by providing a great structure and set of actions items that can be used to spark creativity level in all of us. There are a lot of interesting examples on creative ideas and projects and I liked a lot that every chapter has a short summary of things to do, reflect on and take action. Valuable book overall that will help to follow your guts and help to see innovation in opportunities around you.